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01/26/2014

Loves in the New Year...

Hello. First loves post of the year 2014, how fun is that?

How has this new year been treating you? Are you still on track with resolutions or goals you made?

I think I am still on track. Not that my resolutions were any big deal, they were more changes in habits. One of them was to knit more from my stash. Can I tell you, it is rather fun? I found this lovely small skein of Angora-Tweed yarn in the deep stash. Where it came from, I am not sure. I thought it would make some sweet little coasters. So there you go.

My first socks of 2014 have been cast on. Again this yarn is from deep stash. I am by no means on a yarn diet, just trying to take adantage of the yarn I have.

Also, trying to be more compassionate in my day to day dealings. I love how I was reminded of this by my tea. Thank you tea!

Enough about my happenings, how about we settle in and get to the loves? Do you have a nice cup of tea or coffee? Here we go, enjoy!

You know me, and you know I love knitting podcasts. A new to me podcast is Knit-n-Things. Heather has the talent to keep you entertained with many projects and stories.

Many of my love posts have included Kate and her beautiful weaving and knits. Now Kate and her sister have gone and started a beautiful Etsy shop. Someone needs to hold me back, I am in love.

Oh, Lori, Lori, Lori. How is it possible that you can always find the perfect pattern and the perfect yarn every time? It takes me a couple tries (at least). This stole is amazing.

Speaking of amazing, Amanda has designed what is quite possibly the most adorable bear. I was gifted the pattern and plan to make myself one. I also, have a friend who is expecting a wee one this month, so mine will probably come second.

Just when I think that C, has reached the top of the mountain of talent, she stitches this beautiful selfie.

I have an addiction to beautiful photography. Who doesn't? All I know is that I can spend hours (for real), looking at images on Flickr. Could be the reason why Mandarine's images make me happy.

Did you have a good time? Now I will share with you a lovely video that explains why we create.

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great use for that one random ball of angora tweed! when i find those types of balls in my stash it's one of two things - a non-knitter attempting to buy me a thoughtful gift or something i bought very early on in my knitting when i thought "oh beautiful" without any thought for what i might actually make with it.

I agree your coasters are very clever- Have a lot of scrap yarn this will be a perfect project. I too love the lovely "Lori" stole- beautiful. My favorite tea is the Yogi Vanilla Hazelnut ...the little quotes are always inspiring.
Have a lovely week Andi
xo

I'm also trying to knit from my stash more and I'm finding it way more liberating than I thought. I was expecting to feel like it was holding me back, and instead I'm all "Look at the great yarn I have in here!" So much fun.

My year has started "interestingly" but despite all that, my resolutions and goals are right on target. Which makes life so much better ... don't you think?

As for those random skeins I have in my stash -- I'm finding out this winter that I don't have enough hats or mittens, that's what I'll be doing with some of those. Your coasters are simple, practical and beautiful. Great way to use up that random skein. Happy Sunday!!!

oh what cute little coasters! i am so inspired to try crochet more this year, maybe i could make these too! i love all your links too andi, that bear! and the stitching! beautiful etsy shops and i followed mandarine to her ravelry page, a new inspiring friend! now i'm off to watch the video, thank you for sharing, i always love these posts so much. and thank you too for including me, you are the most lovely friend. xxx lori

I just came from Lori's blog and her amazing stole! I am in awe of it... such beautiful delicate knitting.
Sooo what socks are you knitting? Your coasters are adorable too. That tweedy yarn looks scrumptious. I didn't make ANY goals, so I can safely say I'm on track ;)
(p.s you're so sweet to link to me!).

Love your coasters. I'm with you on kind of a "stash-down" this year. Over the weekend I did a sort and organize so that I could get my mind around what I have in able to make what I want. Good Times!
I also love your "Loves" posts. I agree with Tracey in Thanks for widening my world, too.

Is it me or did you change the format of your blog? It looks beautiful and reminds me I ought to update my look (one of these years LOL). It's funny you mention compassion because that's something I'm striving to be more myself. Love that stole - wow her photos are gorgeous! Have yet to watch a podcast so apparently I don't know what I'm missing there :) Have a great week Andi!

Oh I love your coasters AND cup (how pretty is it?). And those future socks - that pink!
Thanks for sharing, always a pleasure to find new pretty blogs and talented ladies (but would also love to have 5 extra hours a day to keep up with all of them!)

I, too, am trying to knit from my stash this year. So far it's been amazing..."oh yarn, I remember you and you wanted to be a sweater back when...Now you will be X" All kinds of new imaginings and so much fun!

Coasters! Brilliant. I have these lacquered coasters which are immensely irritating as when they get hot, they stick to the teacup. I refuse to buy coasters, so thanks to you, I am off to knit them! Bonus: stash buster, woohoo.

Sweet Sweet Andi...I'm not sure if I love you or loath you when you do posts such as this!!! It just adds to my list of must do's!!! Ahh I cant keep up! Too much beauty! Ok since beauty is the word here i have decided to love you on this matter!How could i not;-)